Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust operates within Rarieda District. This district is located in Siaya County, along the banks of Lake Victoria. Rarieda is the 204th poorest out of Kenya’s 210 constituencies (from the Rarieda District Development Plan, 2008-2012, recent redistricting has changed the number of constituencies to 209; new poverty statistics for the area are forthcoming).

Billy O.O. - ref. RC-020-1

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Billy, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Billy to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Jippie! Traktor arrived. Our farmers are really thankful and happy. Thank you so much for your support.

11.07.2014

Nicholas O.O. - ref. ND-011-2

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. Please meet your child: Nicholas. http://circleofsmile.de/rafiki/manage_project/28/80
On behalf of Nicholas, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Nicholas to you at least three times a year.
Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director
Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Caroline A. - ref. AKN-029-1

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Carolyne, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Carolyne to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Vincent O.O. - ref. CA-005-1

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Vincent, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Vincent to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Irene A.O. - ref. 20131001-2013001040816

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Irene, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Irene to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Cynthia A.A. - ref. 20000103-20130912110154

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Cynthia, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Cynthia to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Peter O.O. - ref. 19981108-20131016103136

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Peter, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Peter to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Meresia O.M. – ref. 19980317-20131011052451

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Meresia, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Meresia to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Jared O.A. – ref. ND-047-3

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Jared, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Jared to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Calvin O.O. - ref. MS-044-2

Neuer Bus für Calvin und seine Freunde :-)

19.06.2014

Hi jonas, this is just a test. We assigned a task to Caleb which he got on his phone and sent to the website. Am not publishing to send to you.

17.06.2014

Hi Jonas,
am just with Caleb and we are doing some test runs.

17.06.2014

Hello Jonas,
We just wanted to update you on Child-Led Associations..blah blah blah

07.06.2014

Jocinter O.A. - ref. AKS-026-3

Dear Karin,
Thank you for sponsoring a child through education. On behalf of Jacinter, we thank you for your generous support. We will be sending updates updates of Jacinter to you at least three times a year. Thank you again. May you be blessed for your generosity and compassion.
Yours sincerely,
Michele Ostertag
Director Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

16.10.2014

Rainwater Harvesting Tanks for Schools

Dear Michael,
I am doing a test only to confirm you receive this as a new donor of the water project. This is a test only.

18000€ still need: 12000€

In response to the number of youth having completed basic computer training and nearing completion of secondary school, we are looking into expanding accessibility for youth to pursue higher education through distance learning online. A new computer lab with reliable internet access will open opportunities for bright, economically disadvantaged Kenyan youth to afford higher education.

5 x 1460€ still need: 7300€

Five 10,000L water storage tanks are needed to capture water for the clean drinking water, the school kitchen, gardens and basic school needs. The cost of each tank, along with tank base, piping and gutters is 1,460€.

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust works with on a holistic range of programs to improve the lives of children in Kenya. We work with the guardians of orphaned and vulnerable children and community members in 35 villages to raise their standard of living through community and school-based health programs, advocacy & child rights initiatives, educational support including sponsorship of children to secondary school and vocational training, and economic empowerment projects to lift families out of poverty.

Extra-Curricular Programs

10000€ needed

These programs provide underprivileged children and youth with a variety of enriching activities in performing arts, sports, health, debate and agricultural studies. In areas where prospects and resources are limited, afterschool programs are often the only source of supplemental enrichment. Afterschool programs offer an effective and affordable way of overcoming obstacles confronting rural communities and helping children realize their full potential. Investing in afterschool programs helps children of rural communities break out of the cycle of poverty and creates opportunities for at-risk youth. Help support our 2014 program of activities for thirteen primary, three secondary, and one technical school.

7500€ needed

Rafiki supports orphaned children leaders through a child-lead association that we established called Vijana Mikono Pamoja (translated: young people holding hands together). It is important to know that orphaned children and youth increasingly assume roles that were once traditionally in adult domain. In order to develop their potential as leaders, innovators and masters of survival, they need new guidelines and training to be able to make fully informed choices and decisions; and to develop the integrity and respect to stand firm in their choices. If they lack these guidelines and training, they are left in a hailstorm of macro forces that often throw them back into poverty. Support our leadership program for orphaned children and youth by contributing to our program activities.

HEALTH

A large proportion of rural communities in Kenya continue to carry one of the highest preventable burdens of ill health in the world. Much of this burden can be avoided with existing knowledge and resources. RWMT works with these rural communities and the Ministry of Health to empower families to realise their responsibilities to achieve their own good health, as well as their rights for accessible and quality care for their children and themselves.

Toilet and Hand-Washing Facilities

10 x 3200€ still need: 32000€

A safe environment in schools influences children’s health and wellbeing. Water and sanitation facilities are increasingly recognized as fundamental for promoting appropriate hygiene behaviour and children’s wellbeing. However, many schools experience unsanitary conditions that vary from inappropriate and inadequate sanitary facilities to the outright lack of latrines and safe water for drinking and support to hygiene promotion including hand washing. Provision of adequate water and sanitation facilities coupled with proper hygiene in schools are essential for enhancing effective learning; attracting enrolment in schools, particularly girls; and sustaining a reduced burden of disease and worm infestation among pupils. Our 2014 goal is to build 10 sets of 4-door latrines to ensure that 1,600 children have adequate toilet and hand-washing facilities.

6 x 1458€ still need: 8548€

A safe environment in schools influences children’s health and wellbeing. Water and sanitation facilities are increasingly recognized as fundamental for promoting appropriate hygiene behaviour and children’s wellbeing. However, many schools experience unsanitary conditions including lack of safe water for drinking and support to hygiene promotion. Provision of adequate water and sanitation facilities coupled with proper hygiene in schools are essential for enhancing effective learning; attracting enrolment in schools, particularly girls; and sustaining a reduced burden of disease and worm infestation among pupils. Our 2014 goal is to raise €8,750 to support six schools with 10,000L tanks and rainwater catchment gutters.

ADVOCACY

Every child should feel safe and
protected, free to grow up to become all that he or she can be. Rafiki’s work is to strengthen families’ and communities’
capacity in partnership with local government, to create an environment where children are protected and their best
interests are embedded as a regular part of community life. Rafiki also works with local community organizations to promote good governance and processes that are transparent and accountable across various development sectors.

Psycho-Social Support Centers

15000€ needed

Rafiki supports six Psycho-Social Support (PSS) Centres located in different primary schools throughout our area to maximize accessibility to children of all ages. PSS Centres touch at the heart of Rafiki’s work. These interactive, child-focused days are coordinated by Rafiki in partnership with children’s family members and village leaders; they are true grassroots, community events. Over 1,700 children from various localities join together three Saturdays to participate in drama, dance, music, sports, creative arts, baking, and leadership activities. Children also enjoy morning porridge and lunch to support their nutritional requirements.

5000€ needed

Women and children need a safe haven at the local police station to provide emergency support in times of crisis. The safe haven would provide abused victims with space to rest and recover as they wait to be moved to the local hospital or to be taken in by relatives. Please help us to create a safe space to protect children and women in times of need.

EDUCATION

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ (Nelson Mandela). Young people should be filled with hope, where they can look to a future where their talents are developed and they can live fulfilling lives. RWMT is a mentor, developing and nurturing the talents of children and youth through education and skills training.

School Uniforms

15000€ needed

In all of our interactions with children and their
families, we emphasize the importance of education to unlocking doors to a brighter future. Rafiki introduced a school uniform program to support
orphaned children with the basics so that they could feel encouraged, comfortable and proud of their
appearance when in school. This small gesture goes a long way to helping vulnerable children feel accepted in their community. There are thousands of orphaned children across the district who would benefit greatly by receiving a new uniform. Each year we endeavour to support 1,500 orphaned children with uniforms produced by local tailors.

320 x 30€ still need: 9600€

Many of the children in school do not have desks or storage for their books and classroom materials. Sponsor a desk so that children can learn in a conducive environment! By sponsoring a desk you are not just giving children the needed space to work; but you are also providing employment to local carpenters. Our goal is to build 320 desks. Please lend a helping hand!

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Poverty has not just an economic burden; it has an attitude of the mind. RWMT’s role is to challenge the community to look at the wealth of local resources, rather than the lack of, to help communities develop the awareness of all that is within their reach. Emphasis is on balancing the community’s socio-economic needs and aspirations with environmental conservation so that goals are achieved in harmony with nature and environmental resources are safeguarded for future generations.

Business Start-Up Kit for Youth

10 x 170€ still need: 1700€

Kenya's youth unemployment runs anywhere between 65% and 80%. To address this huge problem, we provide our technically trained youth with business start-up kits. These kits enable our technically trained carpenters and tailors with tools and equipment to generate an income. This year we have 10 youth who will complete their technical qualifications. Please lend a helping hand to get them started on a productive future!

160 x 50€ still need: 8000€

Beekeeping has been a successful endeavour for the community with more youth taking an interest in starting and/or growing their beekeeping in their homes for income generation and their own nutritional sustenance. Support nearly 60 youth with beehives and training to grow their businesses; help disadvantaged youth to break out of poverty and into productive way of life.

funding goal: 30000€ cost covered

Sponsorship Program

The beneficiaries of our Teen Sponsorship Program have participated and grown in Rafiki’s programs since an early age. Despite very difficult socioeconomic conditions, they have successfully graduated from primary school and need support to continue their education to become healthy young adults. Sponsorship bears the expenses for school fees, life-skills and work-readiness training, reproductive health and HIV prevention education, and medical evaluations. Each sponsor supports a teen directly and will be informed about the progress at least twice a year. We would like our sponsors to continue support until their foster child has completed 3 years of technical or 4 years of secondary education, or, ideally, up to a university degree. Sponsorship fee is €30/month or €360/year for secondary and €200/month or €2400/ year for university.

Abraham O.O. - ref. 20001004-20131017083605

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Abraham is one of eight children. His mother passed away in 2003. Since then the kids have been living with their father who is a small-scale farmer. His father married again. The kids have to help in the fields but because of lack of food they get only two meals a day. Abraham likes going to school because it gives him the possibility of a better life.
The subjects Abraham likes best are Biology, Math and Chemistry. His dream is to become a dentist. In his free time he likes to play football and to read novels as well as doing athletics. He is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and he hopes he gets the chance to finish school.

30€ per month

Aggrey is one of six children. His father passed away when Aggrey still was a little child. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who is a small-scale farmer. Aggrey has to help his mother in the fields. The subjects Aggrey likes best are Agriculture and History and he also participates in the school choir. His dream is to become a good farmer. In his free time he likes to play football and play the piano.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Abert is the forth born of six children. His father passed away when he was in class 4 and he and his siblings live with their mother. Albert strives to become a role model for the community and to change certain ways, as he saw how much his mother suffered due to cultural beliefs. He helps his mother cleaning the house and grazing the animals. He is a straight forward and honest person.
Albert likes going to school and interacting with other students; he is happy about the fact that he is academically bright and hopes to bring change to the family by bringing them out of the ashes of poverty. His favourite subject in school is Mathematics. He aspires to become a doctor so he can return to the community and educate them in treating and preventing deadly illnesses. In his free time he likes playing football (in the position of defender) and listening to music.

30€ per month

Alfred is the eldest in the family; he still has both parents but lives with his mother. Alfred’s mother is the breadwinner of their family; she sells vegetables in the market, unfortunately this cannot sustain their large family. He likes going to school, because he wants to achieve his goals, get a good job and support his mother.
His best subjects are Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English and Physics. He would want to be a doctor. Getting a sponsor will enable Alfred reach his goals.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Alice is the youngest of six kids. Her father died when she was in second grade. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who works hard even though she's old and weak. Alice likes going to school because it gives her a perspective of a better life. As soon as she finishes school, she wants to support her family. It makes her sad to see how her mother struggles to provide food for the kids. The subjects Alice likes best at school are English, Kiswahili and CRE (Christian Religious Education). Her dream is to become a lawyer.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Alice is one of eight children. Her mother passed away in 2010. Her father works as a small-scale farmer. He also sells cereals at the local market. Alice likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life and she will be independent.
The subjects in school that Alice likes best are Physics and Chemistry. Her dream is to become an engineer. In her free time she loves to sing, to read and to draw. She is grateful to Rafiki and her sponsor who help her realize her dreams..

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Aloise is the elder of two siblings after his two older brothers died. They live with their father, as their mother passed away for unknown reasons in 2008. He hopes his family stays at it is now and that he and his sister will live to be old. In future he hopes to start up a micro finance organisation that will help the community access loans and enable them to take good care of their children. Aloise is a very helpful and obedient boy that likes to see things get done.
He enjoys going to school as he wants to become a respectable and important person in society by gaining knowledge. His favorite subject is Physics and he is fascinated by electricity. He enjoys watching electricians at work and has already made himself a light with wires and batteries at home. In his free time Aloise likes playing football and drawing.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Alphonce is one of eight children. His mother passed away in 2009. His father works as a small-scale farmer and the little money he makes is not enough to meet all their needs.
Alphonce likes going to school because he sees education as the key to getting a good job and a better life. The subjects Alphonce enjoys most in school are Math and Chemistry. His dream is to become an accountant. In his free time he likes to play football and to help people in need. He is grateful to his sponsor for giving him the chance of going to secondary school.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Andrew is the third of seven children. His parents are not able to provide for all their needs. He helps them at home by washing the dishes, cooking and farming, which he enjoys doing most. Andrew is a fun loving, sociable boy, whose education is most important to him as this is the path to a brighter future. He hopes that one day he can help eradicate poverty in his community and beyond.
Andrew likes going to school as he enjoys learning new things and making new friends. The subjects he likes best are Biology, Chemistry, Geography and CRE (Christian Religious Education). Andrew aspires to become a doctor, so he can help reduce illnesses such as HIV/AIDS. In his free time he likes playing rugby, revising and studying for school. He is very greatful for the chance he is getting through a sponsorship.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Baxton is the second born of four siblings. His father passed away and his mother remarried and lives far away, so he now lives with his grandmother. At home he helps by grazing the cattle and fetching water which is a long distance away. Baxton can already ride a motorcycle and is passionate about agriculture.
He likes going to school, as his education is important to him and he greatly enjoys the games offered at school. His favorite subjects are Chemistry, Biology, History, Agriculture, English and Mathematics. Baxton aspires to become a science professor one day. He hopes he will do well in life and transform his own life, as well as that of the community. In his free time he likes reading, visiting friends and dancing.

30€ per month

Beatrice is the second born of four children. She lost both of her parents to HIV. Beatrice and her siblings live with their grandmother. Her grandmother is old and is unable to raise funds to support her education. Beatrice is determined to achieve her dream. To her, education is the only hope of breaking the vicious circle of poverty.
Beatrice best subjects in school are English, History and Business. She wants to become a teacher in future. She hopes to find a sponsor to help her realize her dreams.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Beatrice was born in 1998 and is one of five children. When Beatrice was nine years old her father passed away. Since that time, the children have been living with their mother who works hard as a small-scale farmer. Beatrice helps to maintain the fields. Often there's not enough food during the dry season.
Beatrice likes going to school because she believes that this is the way to change her life. The subjects Beatrice enjoys in school are Physics and History. Her dream for the future is to become a doctor. In her free time she likes to read novels and play football. She is grateful for the chance she gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Benard is one of nine children in his family. His parents are small-scale farmers. Sometimes there is not enough food for the family, which means that he must go to bed hungry. Nevertheless he stays optimistic because "otherwise I would be distracted at school". Benard likes going to school because he knows that education gives him hope for a better life.
The subjects Benard likes best at school are Math and CRE (Christian Religious Education). His intends to become a lawyer. In his free time, he likes to sing in the choir at his school. He hopes to get the chance to finish school so he can go to the university and further his studies as a lawyer.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Benedict is the first born of his four siblings. He lost his father when he was in primary school. He and his siblings live with their mother who is their sole provider. She sells vegetables at the market to help sustain the family. Being the first born, Benedict has a lot of responsibility to ensure that all his siblings help out in the house.
Benedict believes going to school is very important, because it helps him to be prepared for the future. His favorite subjects at school are Biology, History and English. He wants to become a doctor someday. Benedict’s hobby is playing football with his friends. He is very grateful for all the support he has received from Rafiki and he hopes to finish his schooling by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Benta is a total orphan, who lives with her grandmother. Due to her grandmother’s age, she is weak and is, therefore, unable to provide for her needs. Benta loves going to school because it gives her hope that she will realise a better future.
Her best subject is CRE (Christian Religious Education). She wants to be a teacher. Benta is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her. She hopes to find a sponsor so she can finish her schooling.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Benta is a tailoring and dressmaking student. She comes from a very large family; her parents struggle to meet their upkeep. Benta's dream is to become a designer, so she can make her living out of her hobby.
She loves to design ladies dresses; she believes all women are beautiful. She is very grateful for the support she gets from Rafiki and hopes to find a sponsor so she can finish her course.

30€ per month

Bernard is a total orphan. He stays with his guardian and has one sibling. The family depends on the produce from their farm. His guardian has four other children she takes care of; this makes it difficult for her to meet all the family’s needs. Bernard likes school, because he wants to achieve his goals.
Bernard’s best subjects are Mathematics and English. He would want to be a teacher. Bernard enjoys watching movies and playing in his free time. He hopes he can finish school by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Billy lost his father when he was in primary school. He is the 2nd born in a family of three. They live with their mother, who works in the market selling vegetables to sustain their family. Billy likes going to school, because it gives him hope that he will have a better life.
In his free time he likes singing in the school choir. His favourite subjects are Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Business. Billy’s dream career is being a doctor. He is grateful to his sponsor who supports him in his schooling.

200€ per month

Bonface lost both his parents at a very young age. Since then he has been living with his aunt. His aunt sells cereals at the market. The little money she earns from selling her crops is what she uses to cater for her family's basic needs. Bonface has been spending little time in school because of the failure to pay the school fees in due time. Regardless of his problems, Bonface has been performing well in his studies. He loves going to school because that is where great dreams are created.
Bonface’s best subjects in school are History, Mathematics and English. He aspires to be a Lawyer in future. He wants to be an advocate for vulnerable children and hopes to find a sponsor to help him go to university.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Brighton, aged 17, is a partial orphan living with his father. His mother died when he was still in primary school, it was a very sad day for him. He likes school, because it helps him acquire knowledge. After school Brighton would love to improve the health of his community members.
Brighton’s best subjects are Biology, Mathematics, History and Physics. He has a dream to be a doctor. In his free time, he loves to read and play football. He is grateful to Rafiki for their support. Brighton hopes to find a sponsor who can help him reach his goals.

30€ per month

Brillian lost both his parents. He lives with his grandmother and has one sibling. Being old and weak, his grandmother can hardly provide for them. Brillian loves school, because he wants to have a good future.
His favourite subjects are Chemistry and Physics. Brillian has a dream to become a pilot. In his free time he plays volleyball. Brillian would like to have a sponsor so he can finish schooling.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Caleb is the third born of six children. Even though his father works as a mason and his mother does small business, they cannot provide for all of the children. After school Caleb helps with the chores around the house, mainly grazing the animals. He is a friendly, polite boy that enjoys sports – besides playing football he has now started with tennis.
Caleb likes going to school, as he believes knowledge will make a change in his life. His favorite subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology and CRE (Christian Religious Education). He has started taking French and is very proud that he came out second best in this exam. He would like to become a doctor so he can save lives. In his free time he likes reading books and sharing ideas with friends.

30€ per month

Calvas is an only child as both of his siblings died as babies. His parents both passed away which is why he lives with his grandparents. They work as small-scale farmers but as his grandfather is blind, Calvas has to help on the farm.
Calvas likes going to school because he sees education as the key to getting a good job and realising a better life. The subjects Calvas enjoys most in school are Geography and Physics. His dream is to become an engineer so he can contribute to his community. In his free time he likes to do athletics and read novels. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Calvin is one of four children, born in 1998. His father passed away in 2010. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who works hard as a rope maker. Still, there is often not enough food for all of them. Nevertheless, Calvin encounters life with happiness. He likes going to school because it gives him hope for a better life. He got his motivation out of a book he once read: "you are born to be the answer to your generation".
The subjects Calvin likes best at school are Geography and French. His dream is to become a doctor. In his free time, he likes to read and write plays. He's grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and is hopeful to be able to finish school.

30€ per month

Caren is one of three children. Her father is HIV positive. The parents are small-scale farmers and struggle to provide enough food in the drought. Caren likes going to school because education is the key to a better life. It makes her sad to see how her mother struggles to provide food for the kids.
The subjects Caren likes best at school are English and Math. Her dream is to become a judge. Her hobbies are playing football and meeting her friends. She is very happy to be in this program that helps her to get education.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Caroline is a total orphan; she lost both her parents when she was still very young. She is the third born in a family of four. Caroline likes going to school, for it will help her to achieve her goals and ensure her a better life in future.
Caroline is a very disciplined girl, her teachers speak highly of her. She was top of her class in their last terms examination.
Caroline wishes to become a Doctor to help her family and other members of the community. Her best subjects in school are Chemistry and Physics. Listening to music is Caroline’s favourite free time activity.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Catherine is one of three children. Her father passed away when she was little and her mother just a little later. Since then the kids have been living with their grandparents who are small-scale farmers. But there's often a lack of food and water.
Catherine likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life. The subjects in school that Catherine likes best are Math, History and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a business woman. In her free time she loves to sing and dance. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Charles is 18 years old. Education is very important to him because it means he will acquire skills that will enable him provide for his family. Charles comes from a large family and they struggle to meet the demands of daily life. Without additional support, Charles cannot meet the cost of his education.
Charles’s career dream is to become a carpentry teacher, so he can pass on his knowledge and experience to other youth who have gone through difficult life circumstances. Charles hopes he can find a sponsor and finish his schooling so that he can make a difference in his community.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Chrisphine is an only child. His father died when he was very young. He lives with his mother who is the sole breadwinner. Chrisphine’s mother is peasant farmer. They depend upon whatever they are able to grow for food. He takes carpentry and joinery classes. He chose this course because he is very good with his hands.
Chrisphine hopes someday he will be able to open up a carpentry business so that he can improve his living circumstances and support his mother. He is grateful to his sponsor that will enable him to finish his schooling.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Christine is a total orphan and the youngest of three siblings. She lives with her grandparents and helps them in the home by washing clothes, fetching firewood, cleaning and cooking. Losing her parents greatly influenced her and she fears losing more loved ones – nevertheless she is a cheerful, talkative girl and hopes to fight injustice and corruption in the country one day.
Christine likes going to school, she likes her teachers and meeting new friends. The subjects she likes best are Physics and Mathematics. She aspires to become a lawyer so she can help achieve her dream of a just and corruption free country. In her free time she likes playing with her friends. She would love her sponsor to visit her school and home.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Collins is one of seven children. His father passed away in 2013 and his mother works as a small-scale farmer, yet there is never enough food. His mother is unable to meet all their needs.
Collins likes going to school because he understands that education is the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Collins enjoys best in school are Physics, History and Kiswahili. His dream is to become an electrical engineer. In his free time, Collins likes to play football and handball. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Cosmas is a total orphan – both parents died in a road accident - and he and his two siblings live with their grandmother. He is a happy, active boy who helps around the house by herding the cows, digging and washing clothes. It is important for him to be a role model to others and hopes that one day he will be able to assist needy children by paying their school fees.
Cosmas enjoys going to school, as he likes getting more knowledge on different subjects and knows that his hard work at school is the path to a brighter future. His favorite subjects are Geography, History, Physics, Biology, Kiswahili and English. He would like to become an electrical engineer and do away with power shortages and black outs. In his free time Cosmas likes playing football, reading story books and helping the aged by washing their utensils for them.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Cynthia is youngest of two siblings. Cynthia and her sibling live with their grandmother; her parents are sickly and are not able to take care of them. Education is important to Cynthia because she wants a better future and hopes that she will one day help to fight corruption in Kenya; She is also very passionate about the girl child.
The subjects Cynthia likes best are Mathematics, Biology and History. Her dream is to become a Neurosurgeon. In her free time she likes to read novels and to meet new friends. She is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her and hopes she can finish school to be able to support her family.

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Cynthia‘s father died when she was still very young, she has very little memory of him. Cynthia lives with her mother. She is very protective of her mother as she is the only one she is left with; she likes to help her around the house after school. Cynthia loves being in school, because education is the best option for a better future.
In her free time she likes reading novels and watching football. She is also an active member of the debate club. In school her best subjects are English and History. Cynthia would want to be a lawyer. She hopes she can find a sponsor to support her education.

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Cynthia is the 5th born of her 7 siblings. Cynthia and her siblings live with both her parents, who they are often unwell. The family’s only source of income is farming; with the changing weather patterns sometimes the family is unable to get any produce from their farm. Both her parents are unemployed and they struggle to make ends meet. Cynthia is very concerned about her future, she likes going to school because she wants to build a good life for her family.
In her free time she likes swimming and reading storybooks. She would like to be a teacher someday. She is grateful for her sponsor who supports her in her schooling.

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Daniel is one of eight children. Both of his parents are HIV positive and therefore very weak, but they continue to work as small-scale farmers. Daniel and his siblings have to help in the field every day, but there there is often not enough food when there is a drought. The family owns a house made of mud and the roof leaks when it rains.
Daniel likes going to school because he sees education as the key for a better life. The subjects Daniel enjoys most in school are Biology, Chemistry and Physics. His dream is to become a surgeon. In his free time he likes to play the drums and study for school. He is grateful to his sponsor for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Daniel is the fifth born of his ten siblings. Daniel lost his father in 1995, he lives with his mother. The family main source of income is farming; sometimes his mother has to do casual jobs to ensure that they have food on their table. Daniel likes going to school because he wants to learn how to improve his living standard in future.
Daniel’s best subjects in school are Physics, History and Government. He aspires to be a policeman in future, because he likes it when peace and order are maintained. In his free time Daniel likes to play and watch soccer. He hopes to find a sponsor to support his education.

360€ per month cost covered

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Daniel is a partial orphan and the second born of three children. He cannot remember his father who died when he was still very young. As his mother remarried later and for cultural reasons did not take along the children, he lives with his grandmother. He helps her with herding the animals and farming. One of Daniel’s big wishes is to one day board a plane, he would like to have a good house and hopes for all of his siblings to be able to complete higher education, so they can assist the extended family once they get good jobs.
He enjoys going to school, as knowledge determines ones future and he was very happy to join secondary school. Daniel’s favorite subject is Business Studies and he would like to become a lecturer some day, as he hears they earn a lot of money and that way he could assist the community. In his free time Victor likes playing football and reading story books – the last book he read impressed him greatly: “The River and the Source” by Akoko

30€ per month

David’s father died when he was still very young; he is the youngest of his four siblings. They live with their mother. David loves going to school as it gives him an opportunity to mould his future. He looks forward to supporting his mother when he gets a good job.
In his free time he likes playing ball games. His best subjects are English and Business Studies. In the future he wants to do administrative office work. David is looking for a sponsor to enable him to stay in school.

30€ per month

David has four siblings and is living with his parents. His parents are struggling to meet his upkeep and cannot provide for him. David is a carpentry and joinery student. He wants to become the carpenter in his community.
In his free time, David loves to read, which helps him to improve his language skills. He hopes to find a sponsor to help pay for his course.

30€ per month

Denis lost his father when he was in class four. He is the forth born of his seven siblings. They live with their mother, who is the sole breadwinner for the large family. Denis believes education is there to provide an opportunity for one to become the best they can be.
His best subjects are Biology and English. Denis wants to be a Doctor; he wants to work mostly with children and women. In his free time Denis loves to play football and read educative magazines. He will be grateful to get a sponsor to help him realize his dream.

30€ per month

Dennis is a partial orphan; he is the younger of his two siblings. He lost his father to HIV; it was sad to see him so sickly all the time. It was a very difficult moment for their family. Dennis and his sibling live with their mother who is the sole provider. He likes going to school because he wants to acquire knowledge and skills to enable him support his family.
Dennis’ best subjects in school are History, Agriculture, Biology and Chemistry. He wishes to become a doctor one day, so he can help other people in need. He hopes to find the cure for HIV. In his free time Dennis likes to play football with his friends. Dennis is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and hopes he can finish school by finding a sponsor.

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Dennis lost both his parents when he was just beginning pre-school. He lives with his grandmother who is old and weak; she cannot provide much for his upkeep. Dennis likes going to school because he is able to acquire knowledge, which will help him make informed choices in future.
His best subjects are History and English. He would like to be an artist. In his free time he loves drawing and painting. Dennis is grateful to Rafiki for supporting his education.

30€ per month

Dennis is the fourth born in a family of six. After the death of his parents, his grandfather took them in. His grandfather is old and weak and struggles to meet his needs. He likes school, because he learns new things.
Dennis’s dream for the future is to become a good carpenter and make a respectable living. He hopes to find a sponsor so he can finish his schooling.

30€ per month

Derrick lost both his parents. Since their death, he has been living with his grandmother who is passionate about his education. She ensures that Derrick does all his homework and has ample time for studies when schools are closed. Derrick likes going to school because he wants a better future for him and his grandmother, he would hate to disappoint her.
He likes CRE (Christian Religious Education), Mathematics and Physics. He wants to be an engineer. He loves spending his free time reading and making new friends. Derrick is grateful for Rafiki's support. He hopes to find a sponsor to make his dream come true.

360€ per month cost covered

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Derrick is the second of three children. His father passed away when he was just 6 years old and his mother left the family, so Derrick and his siblings now live with their grandmother. He misses his father badly and cannot understand why his mother left them behind helpless. Around the house, he supports his grandmother with cooking, cleaning the house and farming.
Derrick likes going to school as it gives him the possibility of having fun with his friends and it keeps him from being alone. His favorite subjects are Biology and Physics and he would like to become an airplane engineer and design safe air crafts to prevent accidents. In his free time Derrick likes playing football, reading story books and listening to music.

30€ per month

Dinah is one of four children. Her father passed away in 2005. Her mother sells second hand clothes but she is unable to earn enough to provide enough food. Dinah likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life and she will become independent.
The subjects in school that Dinah likes best are Math, English, Geography and Chemistry. Her dream is to become a journalist. In her free time she loves to read and to watch movies. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Domnick is a polytechnic student and has twelve siblings. He and seven of his siblings live together with their mother. Because they are so many children, his parents struggle to meet their upkeep. Domnick is taking a carpentry and joinery course and he likes the location of the polytechnic because it is easily accessible to the youth.
In his free time, Domnick likes planting trees and reading novels. Domnick likes to help other students. His dream is to become a carpentry teacher. Domnick hopes to find a sponsor, so he can finish his course.

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Dorcas lost her father who was the family’s sole bread winner when she was only nine years old.It has been a challenge for her mother to raise her five siblings and their education has suffered as she is not able to pay for their fees to further their education. Currently, she studies dress making in grade three, at the Rarieda Training and Resource Center.
She says: "When I finish my training, I'd like to become a tailoring instructor. I like working hard. I don't like fighting or bullying others". In her free time she likes playing football, netball and handball.

360€ per month cost covered

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Edith is the youngest of twelve children. As the family is very large the parents are unable to provide sufficiently for all their needs. Edith helps at home by fetching firewood and water and also cooking meals. She is a happy, sociable girl that comes from a humble background. She hopes through her hard work at school she will one day be able to sustain a good family.
Edith likes going to school as it helps her gain knowledge and gives her the chance of interacting with her fellow students. The subjects she likes best are Chemistry, Mathematics and Kiswahili. She would like to become a nurse and help the sick. In her free time she likes reading story books, helping the elderly by washing their clothes and cooking for them.

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Edward is one of seven children. His parents are small-scale farmers and work hard to provide enough food. But sometimes droughts destroy the crop which is why the kids go to bed hungry. Edward works hard in school to enable him to have a better future.
His favourite subjects are Biology, Math, Kiswahili, English and Geography. His dream is to become a surgeon. In his free time he likes to play football and to play the drums. He is grateful to Rafiki for supporting his education and he is hopeful he will be able to finish school.

30€ per month

Edward is the second born of his two siblings. He lives with his mother, who is their sole provider. The family’s only source of income is agriculture. Mostly they grow maize, sorghum and beans. Edward likes to help his mother around the farm after school. He believes all children should have access to education to help them make good choices in future.
During his free time, Edward loves to read novels and watch movies. His best subjects in school are English, Mathematics and Kiswahili. He aspires to become a journalist. He is looking for a sponsor to help him realize his dream.

30€ per month

Elijah is the youngest of eight children. His father passed away when he was only some months old. Since that time, he has been living with his mother who works hard as a small-scale farmer. Elijah helps her in the fields.
Elijah likes going to school because he believes that this is the way to change his life. The subjects Elijah enjoys most in school are Maths, Physics and Biology. His dream is to become a doctor. In his free time he likes to play football and to read. He appreciates the help Rafiki has given him and he hopes he can finish school.

30€ per month

Elikia is the 2nd born of his three siblings. Elikia is a partial orphan who lives with his mother. His mother sells vegetables at the market on Mondays and Thursdays during market days. Elikia likes going to school because it is the bridge that will take him from poverty to a better life in future.
In his free time he likes reading story books and drawing. His best subjects are Business studies, Physics and English. Elikia would want to be an engineer in future. His mother is unable to raise funds to pay for his school fees so Elikia would be grateful for a sponsor to enable him stay in school.

30€ per month

Elizabeth is one of four children. Her parents are small-scale farmers and Elizabeth has to help to maintain the fields. Often there is not enough food during the dry season.
Elizabeth likes going to school because she believes that this is the way to change her life. The subjects Elizabeth enjoys most in school are Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English and Kiswahili. Her dream is to become a lawyer. In her free time she likes to play field hockey. She is grateful for the chance she gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Elizabeth was born in 1997 and is the last born of eight children. Her father and her mother died when she was very little. Since then Elizabeth has been living with her sister who is a small-scale farmer. Elizabeth likes going to school because it gives her a vision of a better life. As soon as she finishes school, she wants to support her family.
The subjects Elizabeth likes best at school are English, Math and Geography. Her dream is to become an engineer. In her free time, she likes to play football and to read novels.

30€ per month

Elizabeth is one of thirteen children. Both her parents are sick and are unable to work which is why the children have to maintain the fields. Due of lack of food at the family home, Elizabeth lives with her aunt. She likes going to school because it gives her the opportunity for a better life. Furthermore, she wants to help her siblings and parents financially.
The subjects in school that Elizabeth likes best are Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a doctor. In her free time she loves reading novels and singing. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

200€ per month

Emily is the fourth born in a family of six. Her father died of HIV and her mother is also infected and under treatment. Her mother is a peasant farmer and sometimes the climate conditions are so harsh that they can hardly produce enough food for the family. Emily believes education is the catalyst for change. Despite the many challenges back at home, Emily remains focused and always make time to study.
Emily’s favourite subjects in school are English, Mathematics and History. She aspires to become a teacher. She is hoping to find a sponsor to help her continue her studies.

30€ per month

Erick is the eldest of his two siblings. Erick lost his father and they now live with a guardian. Erick’s guardian struggles to make ends meet, and hence cannot meet all their needs. He likes going to school because education will make him knowledgeable and respected in the community.
Erick’s best subjects in school are Mathematics, Business studies and History. He would like to be an accountant. During his free time Erick loves to play soccer and participate in races. He is looking for a sponsor to enable him complete his studies.

360€ per month cost covered

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Erick is the youngest of three children. His mother passed away and they are now being taken care of by their aunt. The income of his guardian and his father are not sufficient to send him and his siblings to school. He helps around the house by washing clothes and dishes and also cooks at times. Erick is a hardworking, disciplined and kind boy, who feels strongly about changing the lives of vulnerable orphans. His family and his education are very important to him.
Erick’s favorite subjects are Maths, Biology, Chemistry, History and Agriculture. He likes school as he enjoys reading and making new friends. He would like to become a doctor and use his skills to help other people. In his free time Erick likes reading, playing and helping his guardian. He is very grateful that a sponsor will help him where his family cannot.

30€ per month

Esther is the youngest of eight siblings. It had been a challenge for her to proceed with high school as the fee burden was unmanageable for her mother who struggles a lot and is unable to meet all her needs. Despite the challenges at home she is optimistic that through her technical training she will be able to make a living and assist her. She enjoys tailoring and is keen to learn it.
Esther’s future plan is to become a tailoring instructor; this is because she would love to share everything she has learned to other youths. She is looking for a sponsor to help her stay in school and complete her tailoring course.

30€ per month

Evance is the first born in a family of four. After the death of his father, Evance and his siblings now live with their mother. Evance believes that education is important for him to become successful in the future.
His best subject is Agriculture. Evance has a dream to be a mechanical engineer. He is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him. Evance would love to get a sponsor to support him in his schooling.

360€ per month cost covered

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Evans is the younger of two siblings. His mother died while giving birth to him and he and his sister live with their father and step mother. Around the house he helps by grazing and looking for firewood. Evans is a quiet boy that keeps to himself. He admires the pastor in the area that has started a foundation to help widows and orphaned children through farming.
He enjoys going to school as he knows this is the path to a good future and it gives him the opportunity to meet other students. His favorite subjects are Mathematics and CRE (Christian Religious Education). He would like to become an electrical engineer as he is always greatly impressed when he watches electricians at work and would love to know how to do it. Evans loves animals and spends his free time with them.

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Evans is one of four children. His mother passed away in 2002. His father remarried and works as a mechanic. Evans has to help in the household, as there is always a lot to be done and he enjoys contributing to the household.
Evans appreciates going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Evans enjoys most in school are English, Kiswahili, Math and Agriculture. His dream is to become a journalist. In his free time he likes to read novels and to play football. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

360€ per month cost covered

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Evans is the seventh born of nine siblings. As the family is large, three of his siblings are also in secondary school and his parents are only subsistance farmers, the money is not sufficient to cover all their needs. He helps his parents looking after the animanls and weeding. Evans is a humble, hardworking boy and is very committed to his education as he hopes to have a bright future with a good home and a stable income. He knows education is the only chance to achieve this.
Evans likes Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Agriculture best and is aspiring to become a doctor. Even though he scored very well in his primary education, he was not allocated to a good boarding school by the government and is forced to get up at 4 am to reach school in time. This worries him a lot as walking at this time is not without risk and he is convinced he could achieve even more if he did not have this on his mind. In his free time he likes helping the elderly and orphans.

30€ per month cost covered

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Ezekial is one of nine children. His father passed away in 2002. His mother works as a small-scale farmer but there is never enough food. Ezekial believes that all this is temporary because going to school will help change their family situation.
Ezekial likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Ezekial enjoys most in school are History and Biology. His dream is to become a doctor. In his free time he likes to read novels. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Felix is one of three children. His father passed away in 2003 and his mother in 2006. Since then, they have been living with their grandparents who are small-scale farmers. There is hardly ever enough food and their house leaks during rain. Felix likes going to school because it gives him hope and he knows that it is the key to a better life.
The subjects Felix likes best at school are Biology, History, Kiswahili and English. His dream is to become a lawyer. In his free time he likes to play handball and to read novels. He is grateful to Rafiki and says that without its support he would never have gone to school.

30€ per month

Fredrick is one of four children. His father passed away when Fredrick was two years old. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who sells fish to earn a living. Through this work she makes just a little income, and that is why there is never enough food. Fredrick likes going to school because it gives him hope for a better life.
The subjects Fredrick likes best at school are Math, History, Agriculture and English. His dream is to become a policeman. In his free time he likes to play football and the drum. He hopes that after finishing school he will get a good job to help his mother.

30€ per month cost covered

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Fredrick is one of seven children. His father passed away in 2007 and his mother is HIV positive which is why five of the seven children live with their grandmother. She works as small-scale farmer but there is never enough food. They only eat two meals a day.
Fredrick likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and design a better life for himself. The subjects Fredrick enjoys best in school are English and Biology. His dream is to become a mechanical engineer. In his free time he likes to listen to music and to read novels. He is very grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Fredrick is one of six children. His father and his mother are both HIV positive. They work as small-scale farmers but there is never enough food. They only eat two meals a day.
Fredrick likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Fredrick enjoys most in school are Chemistry, History, Agriculture, Physics and Biology. His dream is to become a Surgeon. In his free time he likes to study and to watch movies. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Fredrick is a partial orphan, he is the 5th born in a family of eight. Fredrick and his siblings live with their father. He likes to help around the house after school, because his father is sometimes overwhelmed. Fredrick loves going to school because he wants a better life for his family.
His best subjects are English, History and Business. In his free time he likes reading, playing football and making new friends. He would like to become a teacher. He is grateful to his sponsor who supports his education.

30€ per month

Fredrick is polytechnic student taking carpentry and joinery course. He has 6 siblings. He lives with his mother who is the sole provider for their family. He plans to build a big house for his mother.
Fredrick’s favourite course is carpentry and his goal is to become a good carpenter. He knows that he can earn a living from this course. His favourite free time activities are playing football and storytelling. Fredrick is looking for a sponsor to enable him to remain in the school program that he loves.

30€ per month

George is born in 1993 and the youngest of his 5 siblings. George’s parents are both unemployed so they struggle to meet their upkeep. George realizes that a good education is the key to a good job.
George wants to become proficient at carpentry in the future. He is very thankful to Rafiki for all they have done for him. A sponsor will enable him to complete his carpentry course.

30€ per month cost covered

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Gordon is the second born in a family of eight. He lost his father when he was young, since then he has been living with his mother. Gordon’s mother is very passionate about education and despite her meager income she goes out of her way to ensure all the children under her care get a better education.Gordon likes going to school becuase he it gives him hope for a better life ahead.
Gordon‘s best subject are Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. He aspires to become a doctor. He is grateful to his sponsor to enable him stay in school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Grace is a polytechnic student studying tailoring and dressmaking. She chose this course because she loves beautiful dresses. Grace lives with her parents who are unable to pay for her school fees.
After completing her course, Grace wants to become a designer who specializes in children’s clothes. She is seeking a sponsor, as she wishes to remain in school and continue learning.

30€ per month cost covered

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Grenta is the last born in a family of two. Her father died a few months after she was born. Her mother is living with HIV. She is sickly most of the time and is unable to take care of them. Their aunt took them in and has been looking after them. When in school Grenta likes studying and sharing with her classmates. Education is important to Grenta, because she believes she can make a better future for herself.
The subjects Grenta likes best at school are Biology and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a nurse, because she loves to attend to the sick.

30€ per month cost covered

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Helida is the youngest of five children. Currently she is living with her aunt who is the primary care giver. Even though both her parents are alive they are sick and not able to cater for her schooling.
Helida dreams of a being a tailor in a big town; she believes her income will enable her to support her family. In her free time she loves to sing and dance. She is looking for a sponsor to enable her stay in school.

30€ per month

Herine is one of six children. Her father passed away in 2000. Since that time, the children have been living with their mother, who is a small-scale farmer. Although she works hard, it is difficult to provide enough food for the whole family.
Herine likes going to school because she would like to help her family when she finishes her education. The subjects Herine enjoys most are Math, Business and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a teacher to pass on “education”. She spends all her free time with studying for school. She is grateful to Rafiki for the chance she gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Hezekiah is the last born of his ten siblings. His father died when he was in pre-school. He lives with his mother, who is the sole provider of their family. Hezekiah would love to finish school to be able to support his family and community.
His best subjects are Biology, Chemistry and Physics. He dreams of becoming a Doctor. In his free time he likes reading story books and visiting the sick in the hospital. To finish his schooling, Hezekiah is hoping to find a sponsor.

30€ per month

Ibrahim’s father passed away. He has three siblings and stays with his mother. He is a very loving child and quite a talker who understands and speaks English very well. He likes school, because he believes that knowledge will take him to places in the future.
His best subjects are Chemistry and Biology. He would want to work in the Army. In his free time he enjoys reading story books. He is looking for sponsorship so he can finish his schooling.

30€ per month

Irene is one of four children. Her father passed away in 2010. They live with their mother who is a small-scale farmer. The children must help her in the farm and because of lack of food, they only eat meals once or twice a day.
Irene likes going to school because it gives her a vision of a better life. The subjects Irene likes best at school are Physics and Biology. Her dream is to become a pilot. In her free time she likes to read novels and write stories. She is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her and hopes she can finish school to be able to support her family.

30€ per month cost covered

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Irene is the first born in her family. She lost her mother when she was 10 years old. She has three siblings and they all live with her aunt, her father is never around. Education is very important for Irene, as it gives her an opportunity to mould the future she wants.
Her best subjects at school are Maths and Sciences. Irene would like to become a doctor, so she will be able attend to the sick people in her community. In her free time she likes to sing and travel. Irene is so grateful for the support she got from Rafiki. She hopes to be able to finish her schooling with the help of her sponsor.

30€ per month

Isaack is an only child. His parents passed away when he was only some months old. Since that time, Isaack has been living with his grandmother who works hard as a small-scale farmer. But as his grandmother is old Isaack has to help her with farming.
Isaack likes going to school because he believes that this is the way to change his life. The subjects Isaack enjoys most in school are Math and Chemistry. His dream is to study Biology at the University. In his free time he likes to play football and to swim. He appreciates the help Rafiki has given him and he hopes he can finish school.

30€ per month

Jack is a total orphan and lives with his grandmother. Due to her age she is not able to meet his needs. Jack is quite inquisitive and thrives on education, loving to listen and learn new things. Jack likes school, because he wants to achieve his goals.
Jack likes Mathematics and Biology and would like to become a doctor. He is grateful to Rafiki for their support. Now he hopes to finish school by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month

Jack is the second born in a family of three. He is a partial orphan, as he lost his father a few years ago. Jack and his siblings live with their mother. She makes and sells sisal ropes. She rarely makes enough money to cover all their needs. Jack likes going to school because he believes that education will mould him to become a respectable and contributing member of the community.
Jack’s best subjects in school are Maths, Biology, and Agriculture. He yearns to become a doctor in future. In his free time, Jack likes to read novels and play soccer with his friends. He hopes to find a sponsor to enable him complete his studies so that he can achieve his goals.

30€ per month

Jackline is the first of two children. Her father passed away when she was in first grade. Her mother is HIV positive yet still works as a small-scale farmer. The two children help to maintain the fields but nevertheless there is rarely enough food. Her mother has been very sickly lately and the thought that someday she will not be around brings her to tears.
Jackline likes going to school because it gives her a perspective of a better life. Her dream is to become a journalist. Her favourite subjects are Maths and English. In her free time she likes to read novels and to go for walks. She is grateful to Rafiki for supporting her education and she is hopeful to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Jacob is one of twelve children. His mother passed away in 2005. His father works as a small-scale farmer, when there is plenty of harvest he sells the produce at the local market. He is unable to meet all the family needs.
Jacob likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Jacob enjoys most in school are Math, Biology and Chemistry. His dream is to become an advocate. In his free time he likes to debate and to play the drums. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Jacob is the first born of two children. Both of his parents passed away, his mother in 2005 and his father in 2011. Since then the kids have been living with their stepmother who is a small-scale farmer. Jacob likes going to school because it gives him the possibility of a better life.
Jacob likes all subjects in school. His dream is to become a teacher. In his free time he likes to play football and the drums. He is grateful to Rafiki and to his sponsor for all they have done for him. He has high hopes that he will now be able to finish school.

360€ per month cost covered

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Jane is the second born of six siblings. Her mother is HIV positive and cannot contribute to the needs of the family. Jane helps her family by washing dishes, looking for firewood, cleaning the house and taking care of her younger siblings. Her family and her education are the most important things in her life. She is a good singer and a very sociable person. She feels strongly about refugees and displaced people and hopes that they will one day have equal rights and get their settlements back. She witnessed deaths during the post election violence in 2007 which strongly influenced her.
Jane enjoys the activities offered at school, such as drama and sports. Her favorite subjects are History, Biology, Chemistry, Business and Mathematics. She would like to join the police force so she can contribute to the security of the country. In her free time she likes visiting the sick, helping the elderly in the village and playing with her friends.

30€ per month cost covered

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Jared is one of four children. His parents are small-scale farmers and work hard to provide enough food. His mother sells vegetable at the local market.
Jared likes going to school because he sees education as the key to getting a good job and a better life. The subjects Jared enjoys best in school are Biology and Math. His dream is to become a doctor. In his free time he likes to do dance and to play the drums. He is grateful to Rafiki for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Jenipher is a tailoring student. She is the second born in a family of five. She comes from a single parent family after her father who was the family’s bread winner passed on. Her mother was not able to raise her fees hence she could not proceed with her secondary education. She loves this course because it enables her to be creative, and learn how to come up with new designs on her own. After completing her course, Jenipher wants to become the manager of her tailoring shop.
She hopes to move to the city to learn more from other tailors and also to attract more customers. Jenipher will complete her course if she is able to pay her course; she is looking for a sponsor to enable pay her schools fees.

30€ per month cost covered

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Jocinter is one of six children. Her father passed away in 2011. Her mother is a small-scale farmer and works hard to provide enough food. The children frequently have to help in the farm.
Jocinter likes going to school because it gives her a vision of a better life. The subjects Jocinter likes best at school are Chemistry and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a doctor so she can help other people. In her free time she likes to sing and dance. She is grateful to Rafiki for the support she has received and hopes she can finish school to be able to support her family.

30€ per month

John is a partial orphan. He has four siblings and they all live together with their mother. John’s mother sells vegetables at the market. She rarely makes enough to pay for his school fees. John likes going to school because he wants a better future for himself. He hates it when he is sent home from school for school fees.
John’s best subjects in school are Mathematics and Physics. He wants to be an electrical engineer in future. He is looking for a sponsor to help him stay in school.

30€ per month

John is a carpentry and joinery student. He chose this course because he likes to create new things. This course will give him an opportunity to learn, create and design furniture in future. John’s mother is unemployed and cannot pay for this course.
John is, therefore, looking for sponsors to help him complete his course. In his free time, John loves to watch and play soccer.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Kevin is the youngest of three children. He is a total orphan and lives with his older sister, whom he supports by herding, farming and fetching water. Kevin is a happy, sociable boy, humble and a good listener. He is hoping for a bright future and wants to help fight corruption in the country. He is hard working, as he wants to achieve something in life.
Kevin likes going to school as he likes gaining knowledge and other skills, as well as interacting with other students. The subjects he likes best are History and Government, Mathematics and Biology. He aspires to become an electrical engineer so he can ensure there is enough supply of power in the country. In his free time Kevin likes reading stroy books, making new friends and playing football.

200€ per month

Kevin is the second born of his 3 siblings. He lost both his parents, and has been living with his grandmother. Just recently Kevin and his siblings had to move from their grandmother’s house as the uncles wanted them out of their land. They have been forced to live with a relative who currently acts as their caregiver. Despite these challenges Kevin has maintained very good grades in school.
Kevin’s favourite subjects in school are Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. He was inspired to become a Doctor when his mother got very sick with Malaria, so he studies hard so he can one day help sick people. Kevin believes having a sponsor will help him achieve his goals.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Lavendar is one of two children. Her mother passed away in 2001 and her father in 2005. Since then, Lavendar has been living with her uncle who works as a teacher. Lavendar likes going to school because it offers her a vision of a better life.
The subjects Lavendar likes best at school are English, Kiswahili, Chemistry and Math. For Lavendar the key to a successful life is education. Her dream is to become a journalist. In her free time she likes to play football

30€ per month

Lilian is the first born of five children. Her father passed away when she was in primary school. Her mother works as a small-scale farmer. She likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life and she will be independent.
The subjects in school that Lilian likes best are Physics, Biology and English. Her dream is to become a nurse. In her free time she loves to dance and to play football. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Lilian is one of five children. When Lilian was two years old her father passed away. Since that time, the kids have been living with their mother who is a small-scale farmer. Although she works hard, it is difficult to provide enough food for the family during droughts.
Lilian walks for three hours to school, but she doesn't mind because she would like to care for her family when she finishes her education. The subjects Lilian enjoys most are Math, Kiswahili and Agriculture. Her dream is to become a lawyer. In her free time she likes to play with other children or help her old mother in the household. She is grateful for the chance she gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Lilian is one of seven children. Her mother is HIV positive but still works as a farmer together with her husband. But often there is not enough food for the whole family. Lilian likes going to school because she can see that this education will permit her to have a better life.
The subjects Lilian likes best at school are English, Kiswahili and Math. Her dream is to become a teacher. In her free time, she likes to play football and the drums. For Lilian the key to a successful life is education.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Lucy is the first born in a family of four. Though she lives with both parents, they are both sickly and struggling to provide for the family. She likes going to school, because it helps her achieve her goals. Lucy has great interest in education though her parents are financially unable to meet all her needs.
Lucy’s best subjects are Kiswahili, History and Agriculture. Her dream career is to be a teacher. She is so grateful to Rafiki for their support and hopes she can finish school by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Lydia is a total orphan; she lost both her parents to HIV. She is the younger of two siblings. Lydia and her sibling live with her uncle who is their sole provider. She is a very happy and cheerful girl, always ready to help whenever she is asked to. Lydia loves going to school because she wants to be successful in future. She also likes to interact and study with other students.
The subject Lydia likes the best in school is History. She would like to become a lawyer someday. Lydia is very thankful to Rafiki and her sponsor for all their support.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Maqulate is the first born in a family of four. Her father died when she was still very young, since then she has been living with her mother. Her mother is unemployed; she practices small scale farming for domestic use. Due to her family’s inability to raise her school fees, Maqulate is worried about her future. She likes going to school as it gives her hope of a better life.
Maqulate wishes to develop a career in law – to become a lawyer. Her interests are to be involved in community projects aimed at supporting the poor. Her favorite subjects are History, Mathematics and English. Maqulate‘s hobbies are dancing and singing. She is looking for a sponsor to help her realize dreams.

30€ per month

Martin is one of two children. His father passed away in 2000. His mother works as a small-scale farmer to sustain the family. She is unable to raise the school fees required. Martin worries a lot about the future of his education.
Martin likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Martin enjoys most in school are History, Math and Agriculture. His dream is to become a secondary teacher. In his free time he likes to read novels and to play football. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Merab is a total orphan; she has one sibling and stays with her aunt. She loves school, because she wants a better future. Her aunt is unemployed and struggles to provide for their family. What is special about Merab is her positive outlook and determination to succeed.
Her favourite subject is Mathematics, she aspires to be a banker. She is hopeful that when she completes school she can go to college and get a job and take care of her aunt and her sibling. Merab is grateful to Rafiki for their support and hopes to finish school by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Merceline is one of six children. Her father passed away in 2002. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who works hard as a small-scale farmer. Merceline has to help her mother in the field. She likes going to school because it gives her hope for a better life.
The subjects Merceline likes best at school are Biology, History and Business. Her dream is to become a nurse. In her free time she likes to play volleyball. She is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her and she hopes she can finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Meresia is the last of seven children. Meresia's father passed away before she was born. Her mother is a small-scale farmer and although all the kids help their mother there is never enough food during the dry season.
Meresia likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life. The subjects in school that Meresia likes best are Math and English. Her dream is to become a lawyer or a journalist. In her free time she likes to play football and to read novels. She is grateful to Rafiki and her sponsor for what they have done for her and she hopes to have the chance of finishing school.

30€ per month

Moses is the youngest of his 6 siblings; he lost both his parents when he was in primary school. The children moved in with their aunt who is their only provider. Moses believes that education is the key to realizing success. Unfortunately his aunt cannot afford to pay his school fees.
His dream for the future is to become a carpentry teacher, since he likes teaching young people new things. He is very thankful to Rafiki for all they have done to him. He hopes to find a sponsor so he can finish his schooling.

30€ per month

Moses is one of four children in his family. His mother passed away in 2006, his father in 2012. Since then Moses has been living with his stepmother who is also HIV positive. She is a small-scale farmer and Moses has to help her in the fields.
Moses likes going to school because it gives him hope for a better life. The subjects Moses likes best at school are English, Business, History and Kiswahili. His dream is to become a doctor. In his free time he likes to watch movies and play football. He hopes to get the chance to finish school so he can go to University.

30€ per month

Moses is the first born in a family of four. His father died in 2013, his mother has been sickly too. Moses is worried about the future; as the first born he has major household responsibilities to ensure that his siblings get food. He appreciates the opportunity to go to school, however the family cannot afford to pay for his school fees. Moses loves going to school and he knows that getting a good education will open up windows of opportunities for him.
Moses’s best subjects in school are History, Christian Religious Education (CRE) and English. He aspires to become a lawyer. He hopes to find a sponsor to support his dream.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Nancy is the last born of three, her parents have both died. Nancy and her siblings live with their grandmother. A few years ago, Nancy was involved in a nasty accident that led to the amputation of her right limb and she now has prosthesis. Nancy is a cheerful girl despite the challenges she has gone through. She loves going to school, and maintains good grades.
Her favourite subjects in school are History and Government, Biology, Chemistry and Business Studies. Nancy dreams of becoming a nurse. She is very grateful for her sponsor for ensuring that she stays in school.

30€ per month

Nancy is the second born of two children. Both her parents passed away when she was little. Since then, they have been living with their grandparents. Nancy likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life. Despite the challenges she has faced, Nancy is a very cheerful girl.
The subjects in school that Nancy likes best are Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Her dream is to become a doctor. In her free time she loves playing football. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

30€ per month

Nancy is a total orphan. She has five siblings and stays with her grandmother. She likes going to school, for she gets to share ideas and learn from teachers as well as her fellow students. She looks to education to provide a better life.
Nancy’s best subjects in school are English and History. Nancy has a dream to become a teacher. Her hobbies are reading and storytelling. She is looking for a sponsor to support her education.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Nelson is the youngest in a family of two. He lost both his parents when he was in grade 2. Nelson and his elder brother live with their uncle. He is very focused on his education and believes a good education will help him get respectable employment and also mold him to become a morally upright person.
Nelson wants to become a carpenter, so he can earn a good living. He is so thankful to God that he has made it this far in life. He prays he may find a sponsor to help him finish his schooling.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Nelson is one of six children. His father died in 2007. Since then the kids have been living with their mother who is a small-scale farmer. The drought makes it difficult to provide enough food for the family. Nelson likes going to school because it gives him hope for a better life.
The subjects Nelson likes best at school are Geography, Kiswahili, Math and English. His dream is to become a meteorologist. In his free time he likes to play football and volleyball. He is grateful to his sponsor for what she is doing for him. He hopes to finish school and go to University.

30€ per month

Nicholas comes from a large family, he is the 6th born in a family of 8. Nicholas and his siblings live with their father who is the sole provider. His father tries his best to provide for their needs, but most of the time he is overwhelmed as his only source of income is selling farm produce. Nicholas likes going to school because it will help him acquire knowledge and make informed choices in future.
Nicholas’s best subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. He wants to be a doctor in future. During his free time he likes to read and play soccer. Nicholas is optimistic that he will find a sponsor to help pay for his school fees.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Nicholas is one of eight children. His mother passed away in 2005. His Father is sickly and is not able meet the family’s need. Nicholas is proud of his father; he says he tries his best. He promises to take care of him when he gets a good job.
Nicholas likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Nicholas enjoys most in school are Biology and Chemistry. His dream is to become an agricultural engineer. In his free time he likes to play football and the drums. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

funding goal: 360€ cost covered

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Nicholas has lost both his parents and he now lives with his aunt and his cousins. He is taking carpentry and joinery at the polytechnic. He loves going to school because not only is he learning carpentry skills, but he also learns how to communicate effectively with others. He believes communication is very important in any business.
Nicholas wants to open his carpentry business after he completes his studies and is grateful to his sponsor who helps him complete his studies.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Owuor is the second born of four children. When Owuor was nine years old his father passed away. Since that time, the kids have been living with their mother who works hard as a dressmaker. Owuor is proud of his mother as she takes care of the family.
Owuor likes going to school because he believes that this is the way to change his life. The subjects Owuor enjoys most in school are Math and Computer Science. Because of these interests he would love to study Information Technology at University. In his free time he likes to sing and participates in the school choir. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Paskal is the fifth born of his eight siblings. Paskal and his siblings live with their parents, who are both HIV positive; they are sickly most of the time and are unable to take care of all their needs. They have a small farm which is their source of livelihood.
Paskal believes education is the source of knowledge. His favourite subjects are Maths and Physics, as he loves calculations and numbers. He would wish to become a pilot, because he is fascinated by aeroplanes. Paskal is very thankful to Rafiki for all their support and he hopes to find a sponsor to enable him stay in school.

30€ per month

Paul is the fifth born in a family of seven. He lost his father in 2006. Since then, the children have been living with their mother. Paul and his siblings have to help a lot in the farm after school to ensure that they have enough food for their large family. Paul always makes time to study, he knows that education is the key to success.
Paul’s best subjects in school are Biology, Mathematics and Business. Ever since he was a small boy, he has wanted to become a doctor. As he grows up, his passion for the medical field continues to grow. He hopes to find a sponsor to help his dream become a reality.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Paul is the youngest of four children. As his father has a second wife with more children, his parents are unable to provide for all of them. Paul is a sociable, talkative boy whose dream is to see people in his community become more self reliant. The insecurity in the country worries him.
Paul likes going to school, as this gives him the chance to read and to meet his friends. The subjects he enjoys most are Biology, History and CRE (Chhristian Religious Education). Since he is already a leading personality in school and strongly admires a lawyer in his area, this is the career he would like to take up. In his free time Paul enjoys listening to music. He is extremely grateful for the opportunity he is getting through sponsorship.

30€ per month

Pavol's mother died when he was still a baby, his father is absent and unknown to the family. His aunt took him in and still cares for him today. She encourages Pavol to work and study hard. In the evenings Pavol has to help his aunt with the family chores after walking to and from school for an hour and a half.
Pavol likes going to school because it provides him a vision of a better life. The subject Pavol likes best at school is English. He hopes he will be able to finish school and then study economics at university. In his free time he likes reading and writing stories and listening to Gospel music. He is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and his friends.

200€ per month

Peline is the second born of her 3 siblings. She lost her father in 2004, since then they have been living with their mother. Peline is a very outspoken and outgoing girl. She is one of the child leaders and is passionate about girl’s rights. She has actively participated in various events such as “The day of the African child”.
Peline likes going to school because she wants to make a difference in the community. The subjects she likes most in school are English, Kiswahili and Biology. Peline wants to become a Journalist in future; she wants to address the plight of young girls in the rural areas. She hopes to find a sponsor to help her realise her goals.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Peres is the youngest of nine children. As her parents do not have the financial means to support her, she lives with her sister. She is a cheerful and fun loving girl that hates domestic fights and physical assaults. Peres helps her sister around the house washing clothes and cooking. She is loves music and is moved when she hears certain songs.
Peres’s favorite subjects are History, English, Agriculture and Kiswahili and she enjoys doing sports. She would like to become a news broadcaster so the world will hear the news she is reading. In her free time she likes singing – especially gospel songs. She greatly appreciates the support she gets from Rafiki and its partners.

30€ per month

Peter is a carpentry and joinery student. Since taking this course he says he would not change it for anything. He loves the polytechnic because he gets the opportunity to learn from the instructors and also from his fellow students.
Peter would like to own his workshop one day and employ youths who have no source of income. He is looking for a sponsor to help him achieve this goal.

30€ per month

Peter is a carpentry and joinery student; he chose this course because he wants to learn new skills and how to make furniture. Peter lives with his mother, who is a community volunteer. The money she earns is not sufficient to support his education.
Peter is optimistic that he will one day be self-employed and will make enough money to support his mother. He is looking for a sponsor to help him continue his education.

30€ per month

Peter is a very jovial boy, he is always smiling. He is the third born in a family of five. He lost his father a few years ago, since then Peter and his siblings have been living with their mother. Peter likes school, because he believes education will equip him with knowledge to make a better future for his family and the community at large.
Peter’s best subjects in school are Mathematics and English. He aspires to be a journalist. In his free time, Peter likes to read and write short stories. He is looking to find a sponsor to help him realize his dream.

30€ per month

Peter is the first born of four children. His father passed away in 2010. The children live with their mother who works as a small-scale farmer. Peter has to help his mother in the fields when he comes home from school. Although they work hard, they can afford only two meals a day during the dry season.
Peter likes going to school because he believes that this is the way to change his life. The subjects Peter enjoys most in school are Biology, History and Math. His dream is to become a lawyer. In his free time he likes to play football. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Peter is a partial orphan, he has seven siblings and they live with their grandmother. Peter is a very responsible boy and is always helping out around the house. He also helps his younger siblings with their homework. He loves going to school as it helps him focus on the most important things in life.
Peter believes that education is very important as it will help him get a good job and also improve his family’s standard of life. The subject he likes best in school is Physics. This is because Peter dreams of becoming a mechanical engineer. He is very thankful to Rafiki for their support and hopes to find a sponsor to enable him stay in school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Peter is a very quiet and bright boy. He was one of the best boys in his school in 2013 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE). He is a partial orphan; he lost his father while he was still in primary school. He is the second born of his four siblings. He lives with his mother, who is also the sole provider of their family.
Peter’s favourite subjects are Biology, History and Physics. Peter’s career aspiration is to be a Surgeon. In his free time, Peter likes to play football with his friends. He is very grateful to Rafiki for believing in him and to his sponsor who is supporting his education.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Petro is one of two children. His father passed away in 1999. His mother is the sole breadwinner. It makes him sad to see his mother struggle so much to provide for them.
Petro likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a chance for a better life for his family. The subjects Petro enjoys in school are English, History and Chemistry. His dream is to become a teacher. In his free time he likes to play football and to read novels. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Phela is the last born of ten children. Her father passed away in 2005. Her mother is a small-scale farmer and works very hard. The kids have to help whenever they are at home. She likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life. Furthermore, she wants to help her family financially.
The subjects in school that Phela likes best are Maths and Business. Her dream is to become an accountant. In her free time, she loves to sing and go to Kisumu or Nairobi. She is grateful to Rafiki for its support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school

30€ per month

Phelix is the youngest of his three siblings. He lost his father in 1998, and since then his mother has been their breadwinner. She works hard to ensure that they have food and other necessities. Phelix’s mother cannot raise the secondary school fees, as the money she makes is too little. Phelix likes going to school because he says it gives him a blank canvas to paint his future.
The subjects Phelix likes best in school are English, Kiswahili and Biology. He wants to become a journalist in future. In his free time he likes to play volleyball with his friends. Phelix is hoping to get a sponsor to help him realize his dreams.

200€ per month

Quinter is the last born of three children. She lost her father in 2001, since then she has been living with her mother. Quinter loves going to school, she believes education helps to nurture ones skills and one is assured of great achievements in future. She likes to sing and dance; she is also a very good cook.
Quinter’s best subjects in school are Business and Maths. She is very good with numbers. She hopes to become an accountant in future. She promises that she will always do her best in her studies. She is hoping she will find a sponsor to help her realize her dreams.

30€ per month

Quinter is a total orphan having lost both her mother and father. She is an only child and stays with a guardian. Quinter likes school, because she wants to be a better person and wants to have a bright future. She beams with confidence and prides herself in being thorough in her work.
In her free time she likes attending church choir and playing games. Her best subject is History and she wants to become a teacher. To reach her goals Quinter is looking for a sponsor to support her.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Quinter is the fourth born of six siblings. They live with their father, as their mother passed away in 2012. She helps at home by doing the dishes and cooking meals. Quinter is a kind and responsible girl and she still suffers a great deal from the loss of her mother.
At school she enjoys making new friens and reading; her favourite subjects are Maths, Chemistry, Biology and CRE (Christian Religious Education). As she greatly admires her principal at school and the way she addresses the students, Quinter aspires to become a principal herself one day, so she can help and guide other students. In her free time Quinter likes cooking and reading.

30€ per month

Reagan is one six children. His father died in 1998 and since then, the children have been living with their mother. Reagan has to help his mother maintain the fields. Reagan likes going to school because it gives him the perspective of a better life.
The subjects Reagan likes best are Physics and Agriculture. He hopes he will be able to finish school and then become an engineer. In his free time he likes to play football and to sing and dance. He is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Redemptor is a partial orphan, she is the third born in a family of five. Redemptor and her siblings live with their mother. Her mother operates a small kiosk which is the source of the family income. Redemptor’s mother is unable to pay for her school fees. Redemptor dreads being sent home all the time due to fee arrearages.
She loves going to school because it will help nurture her talents and acquire knowledge for her future career. Her favourite subjects are Maths, Business Studies and Languages. Redemptor hopes to become an accountant. In her free time she likes to swim and listen to music. Redemptor is hoping to find a sponsor to enable her stay in school.

30€ per month

Richard is a polytechnic student studying carpentry and joinery. Richard has 6 siblings and they live with their mother who is the sole breadwinner. Richard loves this course because the training is extensive and he enjoys the practical application as opposed to the theory. He is a fast learner and most of the time he finds himself reading ahead of the teacher.
He wants to be a carpentry instructor when he completes his course and he is confident that he will be able to do just that. Richard is looking for sponsors to help pay for his fees, which will enable him to stay in school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Risper is the first born in a family of four. She is a partial orphan and lives with her mother. Her mother is unemployed and struggles to provide for their family. One special attribute of Risper is her positive outlook and determination to succeed.
Her favourite subject is Mathematics. Her dream is to be an accountant. She is hopeful that when she completes school she can go to college and get a job to take care of her mother. Risper is grateful to Rafiki for their support and hopes to finish school by finding a sponsor.

360€ per month cost covered

100%

Risper is the third born of four children. Both her parents are ill and can therefore not not work to provide sufficiently for the family. At home Risper helps with washing clothes and cooking. Risper wants to help the needy in any way possible.
Risper likes going to school as she enjoys interacting with her fellow students and being taught different subjects. The subjects she likes most are Business, Geography, History and Agriculture. Risper is interested in electrical processes which is why she would like to become an engineer. In her free tune she visits the children’s orphanage and plays netball.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Ronney is an only child. His parents passed away when he was little. Since then he has been living with his aunt who is a small-scale farmer. He likes going to school because it gives him the possibility of a better life.
The subjects Ronney likes best are Math, Physics and Chemistry. His dream is to become a journalist. In his free time he likes to run and he participates in races. Ronney is also passionate about community work; he is always ready to give a hand when needed. He is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and he hopes he gets the chance to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Rose is one of two children. Rose's father passed away a long time ago. Her mother is a small-scale farmer. Rose likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life.
The subjects in school that Rose likes best are Chemistry and Physics. Her dream is to become a teacher. In her free time she loves reading novels and playing football. She is grateful to Rafiki for their support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Rosemary is a tailoring and dressmaking student. She is the second born in a family of three. Her father passed on in the year 2000, and her mother who is the primary caregiver has been sick and bed ridden hence not able to work to support the family. The family therefore depend on the grandmother who can barely raise enough money to fend for them. She is the only girl in the family. Being around boys most of the time has not made her lose her feminine side, she loves dresses with beautiful designs. She chose this course because she wants to acquire all skills to enable her become a good tailor in future. Her future plan is to start her own business and take care of her family, more so support her siblings.
Rosemary is very gratified for all Rafiki has done for her.

30€ per month

Ruth is a tailoring and dressmaking student. She is the third born of eight siblings. Ruth’s mother works very hard, yet she finds it difficult to support the family upkeep. Ruth enjoys her dressmaking classes. She learns new skills every day. Given the long distance between her home and the polytechnic, she is one of the boarders at the polytechnic. She looks forward to becoming a self-employed tailor after completing her course, which will allow her to contribute to the family income.
Ruth is grateful for the support she has received from Rafiki this far, she is looking for a sponsor to enable her to complete her course.

200€ per month

Samuel is the last born in a family of seven. Samuel lost both his parents when he was still in primary school. Samuel and his siblings have been living with their brother, who is their sole bread winner. His brother has a family of his own and hence cannot afford to pay school fees for Samuel. Samuel likes going to school because he wants to be self-dependent.
Samuel’s best subjects are Mathematics, Biology and History. He aspires to be a teacher. He is looking for a sponsor to help him continue his studies.

30€ per month

Samuel is the fifth born in a family of eight. Samuel was fortunate enough to get admission in a school near his home. He likes going to school as it gives him an opportunity to design the kind of life he wants in future.
Samuel’s best subjects are Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. His career ambition is become a doctor. His favourite free time activity is playing football. Samuel is looking to find a sponsor to help him stay in school.

30€ per month

Sarah is a tailoring and dressmaking student. She lives with her mother. She is very committed to the course and is always devoting extra hours so that she can learn more and sharpen her skills.
She desires to become a tailoring teacher, as her teacher is a perfect role model. Sarah is so thankful for all Rafiki has done for her and hopes she can complete her course by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Seline is the first born in a family of two. She lost her father when she was still in preschool. Seline lives with her mother; she works on their farm to ensure that they have food and other necessities. Seline likes going to school because she believes education is the source of wisdom.
Selines best subjects in school are Mathematics, Business Studies and Christian Religious Education (CRE).She wants to pursue a career in accounts. Seline plays soccer and netball after school to help her stay fit. She hopes to find s sponsor to enable her achieve her goals.

30€ per month cost covered

100%

Sheila is one of six children. Her parents are living with HIV. The parents are small-scale farmers and struggle to provide enough food. Sheila likes going to school because she knows that education is the key to a better life.
The subjects Sheila likes best at school are English, Chemistry, History and Geography. Her dream is to become a journalist where she can write about how to help others. Her hobbies are playing football and reading novels. She is very happy to be in the Rafiki program which helps her to get a solid education.

30€ per month

Stanley is the second born of nine siblings. He is a partial orphan and lives with his grandmother. His family is unable to pay for his school fees because his grandmother is too old to work.
Stanley likes to go to school, for it will make him a better person, and it will also help him improve the lifestyle of his family and community. The subject Stanley likes best in school is History. He wants to become a lawyer, to advocate for the rights of all children. Stanley is hopeful that he will find a sponsor to enable him stay in school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Stella is one of six children, one of which is living with HIV. Both of her parents passed away and the kids therefore live with their grandmother. The grandmother is a small-scale farmer, but because the she is old and weak, the children have to help her a lot in the field. The house that the family lives in is made of mud and leaks during heavy rains.
Stella likes going to school because it gives her a vision of a better life. The subjects Stella likes best at school are History, Business, Languages and Math. Her dream is to become an accountant. She is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her and hopes she can finish school to be able to support her family.

30€ per month

Stephen is the second born in a family of four. He lost his father when he was young, since then he has been living with his mother. His sterling performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) earned him a spot at a top boy’s provincial school. High school education being very expensive in Kenya, his mother, the sole bread winner of the house finds it very hard to make ends meet.
Stephen’s best subjects are Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. He aspires to become a surgeon. He is looking for a sponsor to enable him stay in school.

200€ per month

Stephen is an only child; he lost his father when he was still a toddler. He only knows him form the pictures shared by his mother. He lives with his grandmother. Stephen was one of the top boys in his school; he was very excited when he got an admission to one of the best schools in Nyanza. He likes going to school because that is where dreams are realized.
Stephen’s favourite subjects are History and English. He wants to become a lawyer; this is because he wants to defend the marginalized members of the society. In his free time, Stephen likes to read novels and play soccer. He has the brain and the zeal to succeed. He hopes to find a sponsor to enable him to continue his studies.

30€ per month cost covered

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Stephen is the oldest of five kids. His parents are small scale farmers and can just manage to provide enough food for the family. Stephen’s dream, as soon as he is able to earn enough money, is to sponsor poor people and orphans. In this way, he will be able to show his appreciation for others and the education that he is receiving through the Rafiki programs.
Stephen is grateful whenever he can go to school as attending school makes Stephen "happy"! Physics, English and Chemistry are the subjects he likes best. He says: "When I finish school, I want to become a Neurosurgeon". In his free time Stephen likes reading novels and playing football.

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Stephen is an only child and he lost both of his parents. He was taken in by his aunt. Stephen is not settled in school because he is unable to pay school fees. His future in school is uncertain due to the unreliable nature of his aunt‘s menial jobs. Stephen likes going to school because it gives him an opportunity to shape his future.
Stephen’s best subjects in school are Biology and Agriculture. He has a dream to be a veterinary doctor. Stephen loves sports and has a strong affinity for computers. He grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for him and he hopes he can finish school.

30€ per month

Stephen is an only child. He lost his father to HIV and his mother is also infected. Stephen is saddened that his mother is often sickly and that she struggles to provide for him. Stephen believes that education will help to build his future career and help him to become a very responsible person.
Stephen’s best subjects in school are Geography and English. Stephen dreams of becoming a civil engineer. During his free time Stephen likes to read and play soccer. He is very appreciative of all the support he has received from Rafiki. He is optimistic that he will find a sponsor to help him stay in school.

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Susan is one of five children. Her father passed away in 2008. Since then, Susan has been living with her mother who works as a teacher. Susan likes going to school because “it's where she can acquire skills to find a good job”.
The subjects Susan likes best at school are History and CRE (Christian Religious Education). Her dream is to become a singer. In her free time she likes to sing, to read and to swim. She is grateful to Rafiki for giving her the possibility to finish school.

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Syprine is one of seven children. Her father died in 2007, and her mother works hard as a small-scale farmer to provide food for the family. The children frequently have to help her in the field. Although they often do not have enough food, they stay happy.
Syprine likes going to school because it gives her a vision of a better life. The subjects Syprine likes best at school are Math, English, Agriculture and Geography. Her dream is to become a biologist. In her free time she likes to sing and to play football. She is grateful to Rafiki for what they have done for her and hopes she can finish school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Thomas is the third born of his four siblings. After the death of his mother, Thomas and his siblings were taken in by their grandmother. Thomas is one of the most selfless students in our program. He always ensures that whenever there are students meeting, all the students get lunch, before he takes his. He loves going to school because he believes we are nothing without education.
Thomas’s favourite subjects in school are Geography and Mathematics. Thomas dreams of becoming a teacher, he loves how teachers work so hard to impart knowledge. In his free time, Thomas likes to play football with his friends. He hopes to find a sponsor to enable him complete his studies.

30€ per month

Timothy is the second last born in his family. He has six siblings and they all live with their father. His father is a farmer and is struggling to provide for their needs; he is unable to pay his school fees. Timothy loves going to school as he believes that education will help him realise his goals and will also teach him strategies for a successful life.
Timothy wants to become an engineer in future. His favourite subject in school is Physics. During his free time, Timothy loves to play and watch soccer. He is looking for a sponsor willing to help him achieve his goals.

30€ per month cost covered

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Victor is the first boy in a family of five. He lost his father at a very young age. Since then, they have been living with their mother who is their sole provider. Victor’s mother is a small scale business lady, she sells fruits and vegetables in the market, most of the earning she gets goes to sustain the family. There is never enough to pay for their school fees. Victor likes going to school very much because learning new things brings him joy and is the key to a better life.
Victor’s best subjects in school are Mathematics, History and English. He wants to be a lawyer in future. He hopes to find a sponsor to help him stay in school.

30€ per month

Vincent is studying carpentry and joinery. He chose to study at Rarieda Technical Training Centre because of the tools and resources available at the Centre. Thus far, he has learned how to operate different machinery. Completing his carpentry course and entrepreneurship skills will help him to open his own business and sell his furniture.
Vincent is very happy with what Rafiki is doing to help vulnerable youth. He is looking for a sponsor to enable him complete his course.

30€ per month

Vincent is the first born in a family of four. He lives with both his parents who are HIV positive. Vincent’s parents do their best to provide for the family. Vincent likes going to school because it gives him an avenue to share and learn new things every day.
Vincent’s best subjects in school are Chemistry, Biology and CRE (Christian Religious Education). Vincent wants to be a doctor in future; he wants to take care of his mother and other community members. He is looking for a sponsor to enable him realize his dreams.

30€ per month

Vincent is the last born in a family of six. He has been sent home from school several times due to school fees arrears. Vincent is very hard working and has been performing very well in his studies. To him, education is the only hope to break him and his family out of poverty bondage.
Vincent’s best subjects in school are Biology, Mathematics and English. He aspires to be a doctor. He is looking for a sponsor to help him stay in school.

30€ per month cost covered

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Vincent is one of six children. His father passed away in 2003 and one of his siblings in 2009. Vincent thinks of them often and feels sad because of this loss. His mother works as a small-scale farmer and sometimes as a house help to ensure that they have food on the table.
Vincent likes going to school because he sees education as the key to get a good job and a better life. The subjects Vincent enjoys most in school are Business and Math. His dream is to become an accountant. In his free time he likes to read the newspaper and to listen to music. He is grateful for the chance he gets to go to secondary school.

30€ per month

Vincent is the third born in a family of six. He lost his father when he was in primary school. Vincent and his siblings live with their grandmother, whose main source of income is selling milk in the market.
Vincent likes school, because he gets to learn and share ideas. His hobbies are playing handball and reading story books. His favourite subjects are Agriculture, History and English. He would love to become a drama artist. To reach his goals Vincent is hoping to find a sponsor to support him.

30€ per month

Vincent comes from a very humble family of four. He stays with his parents; their sole source of income is farming. Vincent’s parents struggle to raise school fees owing to the fact that he has other brothers who are also in secondary school. This situation puts Vincent’s future in school in the balance. Vincent likes going to school, because he believes education is the way of life, without it you cannot achieve much in life.
The subjects Vincent likes most in School are Chemistry and History. He aspires to become a doctor. Vincent is grateful to Rafiki for their support. He hopes he can finish school by finding a sponsor.

30€ per month cost covered

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Vivian is one of five children. Vivian's father is living with HIV and for now is still healthy enough to work as a teacher. Her mother tries to supplement income by running a little shop in her village. Vivian likes going to school because it gives her the possibility of a better life.
The subjects in school that Vivian likes best are Chemistry and Physics. Her dream is to become a journalist. In her free time she loves reading novels. She is grateful to her sponsor, for his support and she is hopeful that she will have the chance to finish school.

360€ per month cost covered

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Wilson is the forth born of five siblings. His father passed away and his mother works as a house maid in Nairobi, so he stays with his grandmother. He helps her with a number of chores around the house, such as washing the dishes, looking after the cattle, fetching firewood and – what he likes best – weeding. He is a fun loving, active boy, a good listener and it is important to him to be a role model for his younger sibling. He hopes to become an important man in future and help vulnerable orphans.
In school the subjects Wilson likes best are Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Kiswahili. He enjoys the sports activities offered at school. He would like to become a pilot,as this would give him the opportunity to travel the world and meet different people, cultures and environments. In his free time Wilson helps the elderly in the community by fetching them water and he loves watching movies. He is very grateful for the chance he is getting through a sponsorship.

30€ per month

Wycliff is the second born of two siblings. After the death of his father, his mother remarried. Sadly, due to cultural traditions she could not take them with her. Wycliff and his siblings live with their grandmother who is also their sole provider. Wycliff likes going to school because he believes education is the key to success.
Wycliff’s best subjects in school are Business Studies and Mathematics. He aspires to be an accountant. During his free time, Wycliff likes to play football with his friends. He is hoping for a sponsor to support his dreams.